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Shunned by banks, African SMEs have other opportunities, says Didier Acouetey.
23 Oct 2024
ASEACC's Secretary General (Africa) Didier Acouetey was featured in an article by Jeune Afrique, where he shared his thoughts on the challenges African SMEs face, as well as the steps needed for them to grow. "For players who have already reached a certain size and are therefore potential champions, it is possible to take a step forward by changing their mindset, that is to say by betting on strategic partnerships," he said.
Paulo Gomes, a Strategist Committed to the Emergence of African Multinationals
Nov 2024
The Chairman of our Advisory Board, Mr Paulo Gomes, was featured in an article by Forbes Afrique regarding his role in championing African businesses on the world stage. A co-founder of ASEACC in 2012, Mr Gomes has proven his business acumen and dedication to promoting the interests of the African continent by co-founding organisations such as the Afrochampions initiative and the Africa Finance Corporation.
TRADE
Article | August 2018
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Africa-Asia Trade Finance Gap: Time to take stock​
For Africa-Asia trade to evolve, we need to acknowledge and address the lack of appropriate financing in this corridor.
AFRICA
Report | January 2018
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Africa 2017 Forum Report
Political leaders and economic decision-makers from across Africa attended the Africa 2017 Forum in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, in December.
TRADE
Article | August 2016
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Blending Best Practices: A Four-step Guide​
The founder of the Africa South East Asia Chamber of Commerce details the steps that need to be taken and looks forward to the future.
OIL AND GAS
Article | August 2016
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Focus on Oil and Gas​
Last year the Africa South East Asia Chamber of Commerce put together a special report of the oil and gas sector in Africa, Asian engagement and opportunities it presents.
TRADE
Article | August 2016
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Africa & Asia: Bankable Partnerships
Afro-Asian ties have come of age and grown in sophistication, moving to real partnerships based on shared commercial realities.
OIL AND GAS
Report | August 2015
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2015 Oil and Gas Report
2015 Africa – Asia Oil and Gas Special. A report by the Africa South East Asia Chamber of Commerce.
ECONOMY
Article | January 2015
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Weaving an $18 bil. African 'Batik'
Business synergies are emerging between Southeast Asia and Africa, a powerful economic narrative that cannot be ignored.
INTERVIEW SERIES
INTERVIEW SERIES
Issue 6 - October 2024
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Pemandu's Work in Africa
Ms Jasmin Johnson, the Executive Vice President of Pemandu Associates, shares with us about its work in Africa as one of Malaysia's top consultancy companies focused on public sector transformation.
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INTERVIEW SERIES
Issue 5 - March 2024
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Travels across Africa - a former employee's perspective
Donovan Leong, former ASEACC intern and current educator in Singapore, shares with us his insights and experiences as a frequent visitor to Africa.
INTERVIEW SERIES
Issue 4 - January 2022
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Genesis Architects' Projects in Africa
Ar. Rudy Taslim, founder of Genesis Architects based in Singapore, shares his experiences and projects carried out in Africa and his vision for the organisation.
INTERVIEW SERIES
Issue 3 - June 2021
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Strengthening Africa-Asia relations
Mr Paulo Gomes, ASEACC Advisory Board Chairman Paulo Gomes shares his vision for Africa-Asia relations.
INTERVIEW SERIES
Issue 2 - May 2021
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Economic development in Africa and South East Asia
Modern research methods and empirical analysis. Insights from Dr Caroline Brassard, NUS Professor in LKYSPP of Singapore.
INTERVIEW SERIES
Issue 1 - February 2021
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Francophone-Asia Relations
Economic perspective on Francophone-Asia relations. Insights from Mr David Thornes, partner of Accuracy based in Singapore.
PEOPLE AND YOUTH
PEOPLE
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Calendly was built out of frustration. Now the scheduling app is worth $3 billion—and the subject of a heated Twitter spat among Silicon Valley elite.
PEOPLE
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Singaporean Lady Sets Up Rwanda's First Modern Poultry Farm
While there are about 200,000 Singaporeans living and working abroad, few would have considered making their mark in Rwanda.
PEOPLE
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Francis Kéré Receives the 2022 Pritzker Architecture Prize
The 2022 laureate of architecture’s highest honor, the Pritzker Architecture Prize is Diébédo Francis Kéré, known as Francis Kéré, Burkina Faso-born architect.
PEOPLE
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Zeinab Badawi has taken over from Graça Machel.
PEOPLE
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Tanzanian Novelist Gurnah Wins 2021 Nobel for Depicting Impact of Colonialism, Migration
Tanzanian novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah won the 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature.
ARTS AND CULTURE
AFRICAN ART
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Art collectors are boosting the market for new work from the continent, with the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair that’s dedicated to Africa’s 54 countries helping to build momentum.
AFRICAN ART
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OKINKA African Art Exhibition 2015
Themed Art befitting a Queen, the collection featured exquisite sculptures curated in Africa to celebrate the 50-year friendship between Singapore and Africa.
